In a resolute stance, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the top three House Democratic leaders announced on Tuesday their opposition to any effort by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. The leaders made it clear that they would vote to table Greene's Motion to Vacate the Chair, signaling widespread support among Democrats to do the same.

This stands in stark contrast to last October when all Democrats present voted against tabling a motion to vacate then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz's motion was subsequently supported by the Democrats. However, the situation is different now, with the majority of Democrats ready to protect Speaker Johnson from Greene's ouster attempt.

Greene, undeterred by the opposition from Democratic leaders, took to Twitter to assert her determination to force a vote on her motion to vacate, though the timing remains uncertain. She stated that recorded votes are vital in providing transparency and allowing Americans to see the truth.

Greene initially filed her motion against Johnson in March after the passing of a government funding bill that did not include a number of hard-right priorities. Further exacerbating conservatives' frustration, Johnson conducted a vote on Ukraine aid earlier this month through an unconventional plan that received backing from Democrats and even pleased progressives.

Interestingly, Greene's threat to oust Johnson may have inadvertently backfired, as rank-and-file Democrats swiftly pledged to protect the Speaker if he held a vote on Ukraine aid. This unexpected turn of events provides an easy path for Johnson to remain in his position as GOP speaker.

In a press conference following the leaders' statement, Johnson acknowledged that he did not have direct conversations with Democratic leadership regarding their decision. For now, only two other Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Paul Gosar of Arizona, have joined Greene's effort. Several other Republicans, including those who supported McCarthy's ouster, believe that it is not the right time to change speakers given the upcoming election in just over six months.

While Greene's motion is certain to fail, her plan to force a vote on the matter could potentially impact Johnson's political standing in future leadership elections, implying that he relies on Democratic support to retain his role. Nevertheless, some progressive members may choose to vote against tabling Greene's motion, adding an element of uncertainty to the outcome.

As the tension continues to rise within the House, it remains to be seen how this political power play between Greene and Johnson will ultimately unfold.